Stone Hill School, Doncaster
Stone Hill School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Doncaster. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stone Hill School in detail
Stone Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "Stone Hill School aims to provide appropriate opportunities, support and facilities to meet the needs of the pupils and the school as a community. This should enable its members to develop to their potential, intellectually, physically, spiritually and morally in order to take a meaningful place in society using the wider community as an integral part of the learning environment."
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the governors, staff and pupils, may I take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to Stone Hill and our Post 16; a school and sixth form for children with special educational needs."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Stone Hill School are North Ridge Community School (2.1 miles); The Ridge Employability College (2.7 miles, Good); Harrison College (2.8 miles); and Waterside School (2.9 miles, Good).
North Ridge Community SchoolThe Ridge Employability CollegeHarrison CollegeWaterside School
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stone Hill School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 19 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 95% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 16% to a further education college.
Who goes there
44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Stone Hill School has an education, health and care plan (182 of 182 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Stone Hill School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barnsley Road/Emley Drive (at), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stone Hill School issued 13 suspensions, 7.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stone Hill School excels at getting to know each child and meeting their individual needs with skill and care. Teachers deliver ambitious, well-planned lessons that help pupils enjoy learning and build their confidence. The school provides wonderful enrichment opportunities and support beyond the classroom, helping young people develop as independent, resilient and caring individuals ready for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-designed curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual needs and EHC plan -
- Outstanding teaching of phonics and reading with pupils showing genuine enthusiasm for books -
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with pupils showing exemplary conduct throughout the school -
- Comprehensive personal development programme building independence, resilience and life skills -
- High-quality post-16 provision with students achieving GCSEs and gaining valuable work experience
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs, local area visits, curriculum-linked trips, residential experiences, work experience, Duke of Edinburgh Award, outdoor education, King's Awards for Enterprise projects
Stone Hill School is an outstanding special school that provides excellent education and care for pupils aged 5-19, including a post-16 provision. Pupils thrive in a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive environment where they are exceptionally well prepared for life beyond school.
At a Glance
44.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
26 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Stone Hill School
Before and after school care
Stone Hill School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Doncaster
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stone Hill School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stone Hill School is in Doncaster; for families living there:
Apply to Doncaster for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
182 pupils
161 places
21 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Doncaster
Across Doncaster council
Places available
3,913
Applications
3,506
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Doncaster council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
182
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Stone Hill School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
182
Total Pupils
127
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
7.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,226
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
15.2%
Persistent absence
138
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Stone Hill School
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Questions parents ask about Stone Hill School
What are SATs results like at Stone Hill School?
Of the pupils at Stone Hill School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Stone Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Hill School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Stone Hill School?
No fixed boundary. When Stone Hill School is oversubscribed, Doncaster allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Stone Hill School?
Stone Hill School has around 182 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Stone Hill School have specialist SEN provision?
Stone Hill School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Stone Hill School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Stone Hill School in 2024/25. 15.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stone Hill School?
Apply through Doncaster's coordinated admissions process, naming Stone Hill School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Stone Hill School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Stone Hill School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Stone Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Doncaster is 10 (the median across 143 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stone Hill School?
Stone Hill School is at Barnsley Road, Scawsby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7UB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)